"Taking this opportunity... I'll also share something with everyone."
Ii Naosuke straightened his back a bit more and sat even more upright.
"At present, the rampant behavior of the 'Anti-foreigner Faction' has reached an unbearably intolerable level."
"They are an unreasonable band of marauders, and if we do not find a way to curb their arrogance, they will eventually commit acts more extreme than attacking foreign merchants."
"Over the past month, I had many more important matters to attend to, so I had no time to properly address the issues concerning the 'Anti-foreigner Faction.'
"But now, I have finally found the time and energy."
"From today on, I will focus on Edo and Kyoto, intensifying the crackdown on the 'Anti-foreigner Faction.'
"Which means, you all, as Edo's 'Three Times,' will be quite busy in the future."
"Therefore—be mentally prepared, everyone."
